Review Flashcard: Sectionalism, Reform, Causes to Civil War

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What is sectionalism?

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Sectionalism is the division of a country into different regions, each with its own interests and priorities, often leading to conflict.

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What were the main economic differences between the North and the South before the Civil War?

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The North had a more industrial economy, while the South relied heavily on agriculture and slave labor.

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Who was Frederick Douglass?

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Frederick Douglass was a former enslaved person who became a leading abolitionist, advocating for the end of slavery and equal rights.

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What was the abolitionist movement?

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The abolitionist movement was a campaign to end slavery and promote equal rights for all people.

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What role did Harriet Tubman play in the abolitionist movement?

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Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad.

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What is the Underground Railroad?

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The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to free states.

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What does it mean to abolish slavery?

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To abolish slavery means to officially end the practice of enslaving people.

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What were the causes of the Civil War?

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The causes of the Civil War included sectionalism, economic differences, states' rights, and the issue of slavery.

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What is federalism?

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Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states.

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What were the goals of the suffragette movement?

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The suffragette movement aimed to secure voting rights for women.